Vanda Miss Joaquim : close-up

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27 Oct 2007

Photographed By Wong, Lily

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This is a picture of the Vanda Miss Joachim, the orchid that is Singapore's national flower. It depicts its long slender tendrils and purplish white flower. Title devised by Library staff.

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Orchids--Singapore--Photographs

National flowers--Singapore--Photographs

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Plants

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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